How to travel from Nice to Bastia, France
The distance between Nice and Bastia is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Bastia by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bastia → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia.
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Port Bastia.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Corsica Ferries
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Bastia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Bastia by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Nice and Bastia is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Nice and Bastia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Bastia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Bastia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nice and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nice and Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nice and Bastia. The ferry typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Corsica Ferries run the ferry services between Nice and Bastia. Ferries run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Bastia. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bastia (BIA) then take the train to Bastia. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bastia is Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) (BIA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Bastia. Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nice to Bastia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Port Bastia. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Bastia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Bastia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 1h 45m | €180($180) | hourly | 252km (156 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 309km (192 miles) |
| Fly to Ajaccio (AJA), Train | 5hrs | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 387km (240 miles) |
Ferry | 6hrs | €60($60) | once daily | 229km (142 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Bastia
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airports near Bastia
The following major airports near Bastia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Bastia
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Bastia
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Bastia